Ria Yvonne

When photographer Rekha Garton calls with a new brief, I know I'm usually in for an interesting day. This particular book cover project certainly didn't disappoint. We were granted access to an aviation museum, where four models — including myself — helped bring a story of strength, resilience, and determination to life amongst the historic aircraft. As well as stepping in front of the camera, I was responsible for all hair and makeup throughout the shoot. The styling took inspiration from...

There is something wonderfully exciting about working on a book cover when you know very little about the story itself. This vintage-inspired editorial photoshoot was created for a French mystery novel, giving all of us plenty of opportunity to imagine our own versions of the plot while we worked. The result was a fun, creative day filled with laughter, storytelling, and more than a few questionable French accents. Photographed by Rekha Garton, the shoot featured three fantastic models who...

One of the things I love most about being a hair and makeup artist is that no two days are ever the same. This beautiful Georgian-inspired book cover photoshoot was created for Archangel Images alongside the incredibly talented photographer Rekha Garton, who is always a joy to work with. While 1920s and 1940s-inspired imagery has remained hugely popular in recent years, this project offered something a little different. The elegant Georgian styling brought a softness and romance that felt...